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Yes. There is a Leash Law which states that dogs must be restrained by a chain or lead that is suitable for the size and strength of the dog and be attended by a person of adequate age and ability to control the dog.

The Board of Selectmen has approved a new, lower cost windshield sticker parking program for Green Lodge Street in Canton. Color coded windshield parking stickers will be available for purchase on or before June 1, 2014, at the Town of Canton Finance Department (C/O Treasurer's Division) located on the first level of Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021. Office hours consist of Monday — Friday, 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M., and on Tuesdays until 7:00 P.M.

Stickers will be available for the following duration periods and costs: (3) three months at $130.00, (6) six months at $230.00 and (12) twelve months at $400.00. Parking will remain free on weekends and holidays ONLY for those vehicles which display a valid windshield parking sticker. All other vehicles will be subject to ticketing and towing at owner's sole expense. Seasonal parking restrictions apply and are designed to assist with snow removal as posted in the parking area.

The Town takes no responsibility for any personal injury or loss of any type related to the use of this area. Applications for purchasing stickers can be obtained at the Treasurer's Office. As part of the sticker application process, a current driver's license along with a copy of a valid motor vehicle registration must be provided and a release of claims waiver form must be completed and returned with the application. The Collector/Treasurer's office will check for any past due motor vehicle excise tax bills and outstanding parking tickets before issuing these parking stickers.

The full amount of windshield sticker payment will be required for each duration period beginning July 1, 2014, and no proration of any amount for sticker purchases will be allowed. As a result, all parking area users are encouraged to make timely purchases of stickers. Any daily vouchers purchased before July 1, 2014 are not usable, redeemable or refundable after this date. Sticker payments will be accepted in cash, money order, or personal check. No online sticker purchase is available at this time. Any returned check(s) will incur a $25.00 processing fee.

Stickers must be displayed on driver's side windshield to assist the Canton Police in ensuring sticker compliance. Replacement stickers are available should your vehicle sustain windshield damage, vehicle is replaced or some other reasonable situation warrants. In these cases, stickers should, to the extent reasonably possible, be scraped off and presented to Finance Department staff when making a request for a sticker replacement. Complete Rules and Regulations

We are very active cataloging and researching historic homes and structures in order to get a better sense of the range of assets that are within the Town of Canton. In addition, for the past several years we have been working closely with the Department of Public Works to preserve the ancient gravestones at the town owned Canton Corner Cemetery. Also, we oversee the Demolition Delay Bylaw which allows for a six-month waiting period before privately owned buildings can be demolished if they have been determined to be architecturally and/or historically significant. Finally, we assist the Community Preservation Committee in reviewing projects that fall into the historical project category for grant applications. We also work to educate the public on historic and archeological sites within the Town of Canton.

There are seven members of the Canton Historical Commission and they are appointed by the Board of Selectmen for a period of three year terms. Anyone can apply for a seat on the Commission, and there are two alternate positions that help ensure a quorum and additional participation. Anyone with a passion for local history should consider applying to be on the Commission.

The Canton Historical Commission is a local governmental body established by statute and town bylaw that has the authority to protect, preserve, and document the historic assets of the town. The Canton Historical Society is a private non-profit corporation dedicated to collecting, preserving, and educating its members and the public about Canton's unique and tremendous history. Think of the Society as a museum and educational institution, and the Commission as a regulatory and governmental entity.

EAP stands for Employee Assistance Program. Your EAP is a free confidential counseling, assessment, coaching and referral program designed to help you deal with issues you face in your personal and work life. EAP services are available to both you and members of your immediate family. Click here for more information!

The Planning Board meets on the First and Third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Salah Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street. Some meetings may be added or changed to accommodate different circumstances.

Canton has two dumpsters located at 99 Pine Street for trash overflow. If you have a valid drivers license you can bring your extra trash to 99 Pine Street on Monday through Saturday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Those items are considered bulk items. Residents are allowed to put out one bulk item each week.A reservation call is required 72 hours in advance. Please call (800) 222-5158. Please set items 3ft. apart from trash or recycling carts.

Yard waste is defined as leaves, grass clippings, shrub trimmings, plant cuttings, as well as wood waste from bushes and trees (less than 1 inch in diameter). Non-acceptable items are dirt, bamboo, sand, rocks, stumps or trunks. Brush must be tied and bundled in lengths of 3ft or less. Residents can bring their yard waste to the Yard Waste Recycling Facility located at 99 Pine Street and must purchase a Yard Waste Recycling Sticker for $10.00 either at the Yard Waste Recycling Facility or at the Town Hall at the DPW office. The facility is open Monday through Saturday 7:30am to 4:00pm.

For residents seeking an additional recycle or trash cart, complete the attached application and submit to the Board of Selectmen’s office , 801Washington Street, Canton, with the appropriate fee ($75 for a recycle cart and $65 for a trash cart). A recycle cart will automatically be delivered to the resident by Republic Services. The application for an additional trash cart will be reviewed prior to approval.

You may register in person at the Town Clerk’s Office or by mail. You may request a voter registration form be mailed to you or you can pick one up at any Massachusetts Clerk’s Office. You must register to vote at least 20 days prior to an election. Special voter registration sessions are held on the last day to register in the Town Clerk’s office from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

You may write or appear in person in the Town Clerk’s office for a birth, marriage or death certificate. There is a $8 fee for each certified copy. You may be asked to produce identification. Please have your driver’s license or some other form of identification available.

In addition to the license fee as otherwise required by this section the owner of any dog which has not been licensed on or before May 30th in any year shall be subject to a late fee to be paid to the Town Clerk at the time such dog is licensed, said fee to be in addition to the license fee for all dogs licensed on or after May 30th of any year.

Each person uses an average of 70 gallons of water each day – 75% of all water is used in the bathroom. A single dripping faucet, leaking pipe, or running toilet could dramatically increase your daily water use.

There is a small amount of iron in the water and it becomes noticeable as it comes in contact with the air. Although these discolorations are aesthetically displeasing, they pose no immediate health risks. If you are concerned about iron levels, please contact your physician.

The water contains air that is either in your plumbing or in the water mains, usually occurring after a water main break. Run your tap water from each faucet in your home and it will clear up. For more information visit the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority website.